Lemon Coconut Bliss Bites (Printable Version)
Bright, zesty no-bake treats combining coconut and lemon for a refreshing energizing snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
02 - ½ cup almond flour
03 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup
05 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
06 - Zest of 2 lemons
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Place shredded coconut, almond flour, and sea salt in a food processor. Pulse until finely ground and well combined.
02 - Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the processor. Process until the mixture clumps together and forms a soft, cohesive dough.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls with your hands.
04 - Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut until evenly coated on all sides.
05 - Arrange the coated bites on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in fifteen minutes flat, which means last minute dessert panic is officially a thing of the past
- The combination reminds me of lemon bars but without any baking or waiting around for the oven to preheat
02 -
- The dough needs to be processed until it actually clumps together, otherwise your bites will crumble apart when you try to roll them
- Refrigeration time is nonnegotiable for the right texture, I learned this the hard way when I served them too soft once
03 -
- Grating the lemon zest before juing prevents accidentally including any bitter white pith
- Extra shredded coconut for rolling should be fairly fine, larger flakes tend to fall off